EdTech is a Trend Driving Market Growth

As academia becomes more and more attractive and competitive, tutoring is also increasing in popularity worldwide. Growing awareness of the general, so-called "basic literacy" and the importance of education in a person's career has significantly accelerated the overall growth of education and related industries. 

GLOBAL PRIVATE ADDITIONAL EDUCATION MARKET

The global private tutoring market size was valued at USD 97.11 billion in 2023, USD 102.08 billion in 2024 and reached USD 132.21 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.91% during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific dominated the private tutoring market with a market share of 59% in 2024. Moreover, the private tutoring market size in the U.S. is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated value of USD 15.74 billion by 2032, driven by rising academic competition to augment market size growth.

Private tutoring in the UK is now an industry worth approximately £6.5 billion. It's approximately 170,000 British students who attend a school deemed 'inadequate' by their standards.

New trends like online tutoring are seeing especially prominent growth, which may be partly attributable to the familiarity with remote learning that developed during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

SEGMENTAL OUTLOOK

The anti-Musk protest movement is expected to ramp up with Congress on recess

The anti-Musk protest movement is expected to ramp up with Congress on recess

Donald Trump is the president, but billionaire Elon Musk is the focus for thousands of Democratic activists launching a protest campaign this week to fight the Trump administration's push to gut federal health, education and human services agencies.

Hundreds of protests are scheduled outside congressional offices and Tesla dealerships, with organizers hoping to send a pointed message to members of Congress who are on recess this week.

The backlash still hasn't approached the intensity of protests during and after Trump's first inauguration eight years ago. But a loose coalition of Democrats and progressives is coalescing around Musk's rise as Trump's top lieutenant and his purge of the federal bureaucracy.

“He’s a major weak link in the MAGA coalition,” Ezra Levin, co-founder of the progressive group Indivisible, said of Musk. “I can’t think of something that polls worse than the richest man in the world is coming after your Social Security check or your Meals on Wheels or your Head Start.”

Holding Aggressors Accountable: The Path to Justice for Ukraine Under International Law

 

These children were killed yesterday in Kyiv, Odesa, Vinnitsya, Kharkiv, Kherson, Dnipro, Lviv, Rivne, Sumy... by russian missiles.

The Legal Imperative
As of 2025, international law remains unequivocal: individuals responsible for launching wars of aggression, perpetrating occupation, and targeting civilians face severe legal consequences. The atrocities committed in Ukraine – including the deliberate killing of children, women, elderly, and thousands of non-combatants – constitute violations of the most fundamental principles of humanity. Accountability is not optional; it is a legal obligation for the international community.

Putin’s Crimes and Violations of International Law

From the war's outset in February 2022, Russia's actions have constituted gross violations of international law and the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter. Key violations include:

1. Violation of Ukraine’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
   Russia’s invasion flagrantly disregards Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. The illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the subsequent occupation of Ukrainian territories exemplify Moscow's imperial ambitions.

2. War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity
   Documented atrocities include deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure, mass killings in Bucha and Irpin, sexual violence, forced deportations, and the targeting of hospitals, schools, and cultural sites. These acts breach the Geneva Conventions and constitute war crimes.

3. Use of Banned Weaponry
   The Russian military has employed cluster munitions and thermobaric weapons, which are prohibited under international humanitarian law. These weapons indiscriminately kill civilians and exacerbate human suffering.

4. Forced Deportations and Kidnappings
   Over 19,000 Ukrainian children have been forcibly deported to Russia, a crime condemned as genocide by international legal experts. This violates the Genocide Convention and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

5. Weaponizing Energy and Food Supplies
   Russia has blockaded Ukrainian grain exports, threatening global food security, and manipulated energy supplies to Europe, violating UN norms against economic coercion.

6. Targeting of Nuclear Infrastructure
   The occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and threats of nuclear escalation undermine the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and pose risks of catastrophic consequences.

Germany's front-runner Merz: a “fighter” unafraid to court controversy

EXCLUSIVE: 'Sparks could fly' between Donald Trump and Friedrich Merz, who is tipped to be Germany's next Chancellor, an expert says.

Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz (born 11 November 1955) is a German politician who has served as Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) since January 2022 and led the CDU/CSU (Union) parliamentary group as well as being Leader of the Opposition in the Bundestag since February 2022. In September 2024, he became the Union's candidate for Chancellor of Germany ahead of the 2025 federal election.

Friedrich Merz: Germany’s Comeback Conservative Staking His Claim

He’s been dismissed as a relic, a polarizing figure, and even a political gambler. Yet Friedrich Merz, 69, now stands closer than ever to the chancellorship—a role he’s chased for decades. To supporters, he’s the antidote to Germany’s leadership malaise; to critics, a symbol of the Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) rightward lurch.

The Taboo-Breaking Gambit

‘Not My President’s Day’: Thousands Gather in Protest Against Trump and Musk

Protesters rallied in cities across the United States yesterday, Presidents’ Day, demonstrating against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and what organizers call “the antidemocratic and illegal actions of the Trump administration.” This “No Kings Day” protest was the second set of rallies organized by the 50501 movement (“50 protests, 50 states, one movement”), with more planned in the future. Gathered below are images of some of these rallies, ranging from Alaska and California to Massachusetts and Florida.

The main reasons behind the protests included harsh immigration policies, attempts to cut federal agencies, and the appointment of Elon Musk as the head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk, as a powerful businessman, was granted extensive authority, including access to confidential Treasury Department information and initiatives to reduce foreign aid. This raised concerns among citizens, who chanted slogans such as "Nobody voted for Musk."

Why BOSS Magazine Chose Biden on 2025 Cover not Trump: TOP 4 + -

Why BOSS Magazine Chose Joe Biden for February 2025 Cover Over Donald Trump

In a move that reflects the shifting geopolitical landscape, authoritative BOSS Magazine selected President Joe Biden for its February 2025 cover rather than former President Donald Trump. The decision was based on Biden’s strategic accomplishments in the first month of his new term, which contrasted sharply with the geopolitical missteps of Trump’s early leadership.

Biden’s Early Geopolitical Achievements

1. Reinforcing Global Alliances
   In the wake of shifting international dynamics, Biden swiftly moved to restore and strengthen America’s global partnerships. His administration reaffirmed commitments to NATO and the European Union, securing vital defence and trade agreements that had been strained under Trump.

2. Stabilizing Relations with China
   Through high-level diplomatic engagements, Biden successfully reinitiated trade discussions with China, working toward a balanced approach that benefits both economies while reducing tensions in the South China Sea.

3. Leadership in Climate Policy
   Biden made a landmark decision to push forward new international climate initiatives, securing commitments from major economies to reduce emissions and invest in renewable energy—an area largely ignored by the previous administration.

4. Reviving U.S. Credibility on the World Stage
   In contrast to Trump's often isolationist policies, Biden’s outreach to global leaders helped restore America’s standing as a reliable partner in international diplomacy, reinforcing ties with allies in Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

Trump’s Geopolitical Missteps in His First Month